Summary: This guide explains how to use the Apps Dashboard to monitor recent app activity and use Quick Actions to send immediate push notifications. These tools provide a snapshot of your app's engagement and allow for rapid communication with your audience.
Before You Begin
Permissions: You must be logged in as an Apps Admin to access the dashboard and send notifications.
Immediate Sending: Notifications sent via the "Quick Actions" sidebar are sent immediately to all users. You cannot schedule them or target specific groups from this screen.
Activity Scope: The Activity Feed displays recent actions including Prayer Requests, Events, Social Posts, Livestreams, and more.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Monitoring the Activity Feed
Your Activity Feed is the central hub for seeing what is happening in your app in real-time.
Log in to Tithely and select Apps from the main menu.
Click on Dashboard.
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Review the Activity Feed in the center of the screen.
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This feed displays recent updates such as:
Prayer Wall Requests & Comments
Sent Notifications
Upcoming Events
New Podcasts, Videos, or Blogs
Livestream/Sermon updates
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2. Sending a Quick Push Notification
Use this tool when you need to send a message to everyone right now.
Navigate to the Quick Actions sidebar on the right side of the Dashboard.
Click the Create New Notification button.
Enter a Title for your message.
Enter the Message body content.
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Click Send Notification.
Note: This action sends the message instantly. To schedule a message for later, please use the full Notifications tool.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Can I schedule a notification from the Quick Actions menu? No. The Quick Actions tool is designed for immediate sending only. To schedule a message or filter by specific groups, you must navigate to the dedicated Notifications tab in the left-hand menu.
Who receives the Quick Action notification? By default, notifications sent from the Quick Actions panel are sent to all devices that have your app installed and notifications enabled.
What else can I do in Quick Actions? Depending on your app's configuration, you may also see options to quickly publish items like Prayer Requests or access other frequent tasks directly from this sidebar.